Television reviews – Page 29

The Staircase–A Fall to the Bottom

Written by diana on October 30, 2017. Posted in movie reviews, Television reviews. 4 Comments on The Staircase–A Fall to the Bottom

The Staircase, about a cold case murder that is resurrected again and again, is a crime thriller rivaling James Patterson. Filmed by Academy Award-winning French filmmaker Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, we see a gripping courtroom drama, offering an intimate look at a high-profile murder trial and the family of the accused. Reminiscent of the...

Ozark–A Stark, Dark Thriller

Written by diana on September 20, 2017. Posted in movie reviews, Television reviews. 2 Comments on Ozark–A Stark, Dark Thriller

Ozark is so good it approaches the standard set by "Breaking Bad".

“Bordertown”– New Boundaries in Scandinavian Noir

Written by diana on July 23, 2017. Posted in movie reviews, Television reviews. 2 Comments on “Bordertown”– New Boundaries in Scandinavian Noir

You can escape the big city and its frenetic fierceness, but you can’t escape murder, not even in the hinterland of Finland. That’s the psychologically disturbing theme in Bordertown, Netflix’s latest international acquisition and the latest Scandinavian Noir drama that's sure to mesmerize audiences.

American Gods–A Subversive Riff on Religion

Written by diana on June 17, 2017. Posted in Television reviews. 1 Comment on American Gods–A Subversive Riff on Religion

The dual theme of religion and government is an intriguing new exploration for television. American Gods focuses on myths and established religions fighting the new religions of technology and money.

The Handmaid’s Tale–In Service of Democracy?

Written by diana on May 14, 2017. Posted in movie reviews, Television reviews. 1 Comment on The Handmaid’s Tale–In Service of Democracy?

The Handmaid’s Tale, based upon the psychological award-winning 1985 sci-fi thriller by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, is the Hulu adaptation of the dystopian Republic of Gilead, a fascist autocracy resulting from a religious coup, a war focused mainly on women. Within the borders of what was formerly the United States of...

“Thirteen Reasons Why”–The Amber of the Moment

Written by diana on April 30, 2017. Posted in Television reviews. 1 Comment on “Thirteen Reasons Why”–The Amber of the Moment

Thirteen Reasons Why: A Netflix Original TV mini-series about teen suicide